general debris
15 Yard Dumpster
11.5'L × 8'W × 5'H
$560
starting price
1 ton included
1 day included
$165/ton over included weight
Best for: Medium cleanouts, Small bath remodels, Yard waste.
Review 15 Yard Dumpster →San Diego County · starting prices + written quote
Looking for cheap dumpster rentals in San Diego? Start with the right dumpster for your job.
The general-debris lineup starts at $560. Compare size, included weight and days, material rules, placement, and pickup before a low headline rate becomes the wrong job.
$560
15 yard starting price
1 ton
Included with the 15 yard
1 day
Included with 15 + 20 yard
$165/ton
General-debris overage
Direct answer
A low starting rate only works when the whole job fits.
General-debris dumpsters start at $560 for the 15 yard. That price is useful only when the material, volume, weight, included rental time, address, placement, and pickup plan match the job.
Under-sizing, mixing dense material, exceeding included weight, extending the rental, or creating a failed placement can make a low headline price more expensive.
Current starting prices
Start with a dumpster that fits your job.
Starting prices make it easy to compare dumpsters. Your written quote also needs the address, material, truck access, permit needs, weight, timing, and pickup plan.
general debris
20 Yard Dumpster
11'L × 8'W × 6'H
$675
starting price
2 tons included
1 day included
$165/ton over included weight
Best for: Construction debris, Roofing tear-offs, Larger cleanouts.
Review 20 Yard Dumpster →general debris
30 Yard Dumpster
18'L × 8'W × 6.5'H
$900
starting price
3 tons included
7 days included
$165/ton over included weight
Best for: Large remodels, Whole-home cleanouts, Commercial jobs.
Review 30 Yard Dumpster →general debris
40 Yard Dumpster
18'L × 8'W × 7.5'H
$975
starting price
3 tons included
7 days included
$165/ton over included weight
Best for: Major construction, Large demolition, Industrial cleanouts.
Review 40 Yard Dumpster →concrete, dirt, asphalt
10 Yard Lowboy
18'L × 8'W × 2'H
$771
starting price
Clean heavy material only
5 days included
Clean heavy material only
Best for: Heavy materials only, Driveway tear-outs, Excavation & ADU dirt.
Review 10 Yard Lowboy →What can add to the price: $165/ton for general-debris weight above the included allowance. A 3% processing fee applies to all card payments and is separate from the displayed starting prices. Each extra rental day is $95; requested extra time must be confirmed in writing. The written quote confirms the address, material, access, timing, placement, and other terms for your job.
Avoid extra costs
Check six things a starting price can leave out.
01
Under-sizing
A lower-rate bin can cost more if the project needs a second haul, swap, rushed load, or overweight container.
02
Weight without volume
Roofing, drywall, cabinets, flooring, and wet debris can use the included allowance before the container looks full.
03
Mixed materials
Concrete, dirt, asphalt, brick, stone, and tile cannot use the same plan as household and remodel debris.
04
Unplanned extra days
Each extra rental day is $95. Ask for extra time, and we’ll confirm it in writing before the included rental window ends.
05
Access and placement
A tight gate, steep slope, soft surface, overhead obstruction, alley, street placement, or permit question needs review before we schedule delivery.
06
Missing job details
A starting price is not a fair comparison unless the address, material, weight, days, access, and pickup plan match.
Choose by job
Budget by project, not just yard count.
The entry size is not automatically the lowest-total option. Match volume and weight before comparing rates.
Light cleanout
Start with 15 yards
Garage clutter, boxed household items, light yard material, and a small bath project can fit the 15 yard dumpster when volume and weight stay within what it includes.
Remodel or roofing
Compare 20 yards
The 20 yard starts higher but includes two tons. That extra weight and capacity can be the lower-total choice for roofing, cabinets, drywall, and larger cleanouts.
High-volume project
Price 30 or 40 yards
Whole-home, contractor, commercial, and demolition volume may justify a larger container to avoid a swap or second haul.
Placement preparation
Make room for the delivery truck.
Private-property placement is usually simpler. Share a clear photo of the intended spot and access path. A street, sidewalk, alley, or public right-of-way placement may require local permission.
- ✓Clear the full access path
- ✓Show gate and turn limits
- ✓Mark slopes and soft surfaces
- ✓Identify trees and overhead wires
- ✓Confirm street or alley rules
- ✓Keep pickup access open
Load it safely
Keep debris below the rim and within your quote.
Load evenly and below the top rim. Keep restricted material out, keep clean heavy material separate from other debris, and leave the pickup path open. A safe, correctly sorted load protects the schedule and the price in your quote.
If the debris changes after booking, contact Haul'n Off before loading it. Material changes can affect the dumpster, disposal rules, weight, and pickup.
Concrete and dirt
The lowest general-debris rate is not a concrete or dirt quote.
A clean, reviewed load of concrete, dirt, asphalt, brick, stone, or tile may go only in the 10 yard lowboy. It starts at $771 and includes five days. The written quote controls the approved material and load terms.
Review the lowboy →
Get a clear quote
Send the details that make the quote complete.
A useful quote needs the job, address, material, placement, and timing—not just a requested yard size.
Open the quote page →- ✓Delivery address, city, and ZIP
- ✓Debris type and a list of every material
- ✓Estimated volume and likely weight
- ✓Preferred delivery date and pickup deadline
- ✓Preferred size or a request for size help
- ✓Private driveway, jobsite, alley, or street placement
- ✓Gate, slope, surface, tree, wire, and tight-turn notes
- ✓Photos of both the debris and placement area
- ✓Permit, HOA, tenant, parking, or business-hour constraints
Use the right price page
Three guides for three decisions.
This page
Start with $560
Start with the $560 general-debris price, then account for size, weight, material, time, and access before they break the budget.
Planning guide
Affordable rental strategy
Use size, debris, placement, and timing guidance when you are still defining the job.
Comparison guide
Best-price quote comparison
Compare two written quotes using the same size, weight, days, material, access, overage, and pickup terms.
Continue planning
Pick the next guide for your job.
Dumpster rate sheet and calculator
Compare every starting price, included weight, and extra-time terms we’ll confirm in writing.
Open guide →Dumpster rental price and size hub
Compare every container, dimension, starting price, included weight, rental time, and debris rules.
Open guide →Dirt volume and lowboy estimator
Calculate cubic yards and estimated lowboy loads before checking the cost of a clean concrete or dirt job.
Open guide →Dumpster cost breakdown
Review all five starting prices, included weight and days, and what can change the final quote.
Open guide →Roll-off rental guide
Learn how to choose a size and plan placement, loading, timing, and pickup.
Open guide →Temporary dumpster rental
Plan the included window and any approved extension around a defined project schedule.
Open guide →Concrete and dirt dumpster rental
Tell us the exact heavy material before booking. An approved clean load may use the 10 yard lowboy; the written quote controls what is approved.
Open guide →San Diego service areas
Check where we serve and send the exact ZIP with your quote request.
Open guide →Contact Haul'n Off
Call, email, or share the project details when you need help before submitting the quote form.
Open guide →Clear answers
Cheap dumpster rental FAQs
Does Haul'n Off claim to be the cheapest dumpster rental in San Diego?+
No. This page does not offer a lowest-price guarantee or price-match promise. We show current starting prices and explain the job details that can change your final written quote.
What is Haul'n Off's lowest dumpster starting price?+
The 15 yard general-debris dumpster starts at $560 and includes one ton and one day. That is not a final total. A separate 3% processing fee applies to all card payments. The final written quote depends on the address, material, access, weight, rental time, permit needs, and other job details.
Can a 20 yard dumpster cost less overall than a 15 yard dumpster?+
It can when the project needs the extra volume or included weight. The 20 yard starts at $675 with two tons and one day included. A 15 yard starts lower, but under-sizing can create a second haul, swap, or overweight load. A separate 3% processing fee applies to all card payments.
What should I send for a clear quote?+
Send the delivery address and ZIP, debris type, estimated amount and weight, preferred date, rental window, intended placement, and access notes. Photos of the debris and placement area help when a gate, slope, surface, tree, wire, alley, or tight turn may affect delivery.
What can increase the total cost of a dumpster rental?+
The final quote can change because of container size, material type, weight above the included allowance, requested extra time, permit needs, truck access, and special handling. General-debris weight above the included allowance is $165 per ton. Requested extra time must be confirmed in writing. A 3% processing fee applies separately to all card payments.
How much is extra weight, and can I keep the dumpster longer?+
General-debris weight above the included allowance is $165 per ton. Each extra rental day is $95. Extra time is not automatic and must be confirmed in writing before the included rental window ends.
Can concrete or dirt go in the lowest-priced general-debris dumpster?+
No. A clean, reviewed load of concrete, dirt, asphalt, brick, stone, or tile may go only in the 10 yard lowboy. The written quote controls the approved material and load terms. The lowboy starts at $771 and includes five days. A separate 3% processing fee applies to all card payments.
Do I need a permit for a cheap dumpster rental in San Diego?+
A private-property placement is usually simpler. A street, sidewalk, alley, or other public right-of-way placement may require local permission or a right-of-way permit. Confirm the placement and local requirement before delivery rather than assuming a permit is or is not needed.
Your written price
Turn the starting price into your written quote.
Share the address, debris, volume, weight, placement, dates, and access. Haul'n Off can then match the container and confirm availability and project terms.